A program to provide an orderly process to balance
the need for the economic growth of Meriden and the use of its land
with the need to protect its environment and ecology is in the best
interests of the health, welfare and safety of its citizens.
By the authority granted under Chapter 439 of
the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, an inland wetlands and
watercourse agency is hereby established. The name of said agency
shall be the "Meriden Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission."
[Amended 1-18-1994]
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission shall consist of seven members, one of whom shall be a member of the Planning Commission. All members shall be appointed in accordance with §
C3-3J of the City Charter and may be removed by the City Council. The member of the Commission who is a member of the Planning Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council as long as he is a member of said Planning Commission. The remaining members shall serve for terms of three years, except that of the first members appointed three shall be appointed for terms of three years, two shall be appointed for terms of two years, and two shall be appointed for terms of one year. A member appointed to the Commission to replace a member whose term has not expired shall be appointed for the unexpired term only.
At its April meeting the Inland Wetlands and
Watercourse Commission shall elect from its members a Chairman, Vice
Chairman and Secretary.
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission
shall meet as often as it deems necessary pursuant to its own rules
of procedure, but no less than once a month. It shall file a monthly
report of its activities and financial statement with the City Council.
Except where otherwise specifically provided
by statute, Charter or other legislation, a majority of the members
of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission must be present
to constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of the total membership
of the Commission is required for action. The Commission may establish
such rules of procedure as it deems necessary, provided that no such
rule shall conflict with any other legislation.